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USDA moves to ban additives from organic formula
April 27, 2010 5:50 PM
The Agriculture Department is moving to ban two synthetic additives from organic baby formula, overturning a Bush administration decision to allow them. The USDA said Tuesday that the department incorrectly interpreted Food and Drug Administration guidelines that appeared to allow the additives, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids also known... more » -
Consumer advocate asks FDA to ban weight loss pill
December 3, 2009 10:10 AM
A consumer advocacy group is petitioning the government to ban the weight loss pill Meridia because a recent study suggests it increases risk of heart attack, stroke and death. A letter Thursday from Public Citizen calls on the Food and Drug Administration to pull Abbott Laboratories' drug from the U.S.... more »
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